Group Lead (3rd Shift)
Location: 10 Southgate Road, Scarborough, ME 04074, USA
Duration: 6 months
Shift: 3rd shift, Sunday-Thursday, 9:45 PM-6:30 AM (listed elsewhere as 10:00 PM-6:30 AM)
Shift and Training Notes:
- Training takes place on 1st or 2nd shift and is paid at the corresponding shift rate.
- Candidates should state which shift they prefer for training.
Job Summary:
The Group Lead helps coordinate production activity in assigned work areas. They make sure product is processed continuously and on schedule, and that quality and production goals are met.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Production and Coordination
- Help coordinate production activity in assigned work areas so product is processed continuously, in line with build schedules.
- Communicate work instructions to personnel in designated areas, in line with supervisory objectives.
- Help expedite priority product and tasks in assigned areas.
- Perform direct manufacturing operations in support of build schedules, as directed or as necessary.
- Collect information on work-in-process inventory status and daily output quantities for assigned areas.
Quality and Compliance
- Make sure quality and production goals are met.
- Perform regular process and quality audits of personnel, tooling, and equipment in assigned areas.
- Inspect rejected components and determine their disposition per required documentation, as directed.
- Make sure preventive maintenance (PM) and calibration stickers are up to date.
- Comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
- Support all company initiatives identified by management, including those supporting Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
Training and Employee Support
- Help provide direct training to area operators as required.
- Give feedback on defects encountered and provide re-training support as necessary.
- Help with employee needs, including training and Employee Self Service (ESS) support.
- Hold daily meetings with manufacturing operators to improve communication and drive continuous improvement.
Problem Resolution and Improvement
- Notify the supervisor or other appropriate contacts of equipment failures.
- Resolve, or help resolve, problems, including identifying root causes to prevent recurrence.
- Coordinate purchase requests for equipment and services.
- Conduct 5S audits and attend a weekly meeting with other value stream group leads.
- Perform BBSP observations.
Professional Development and Communication
- Stay current on developments in your field(s) of expertise and on applicable regulatory requirements.
- Maintain general knowledge of the company s products, markets, and objectives, as well as industry trends.
- Maintain positive, cooperative communication and collaboration with employees at all levels, customers, contractors, and vendors.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.